Swamp Pond
Sullivan County, WisconsinLimited DataEutrophic
Swamp Pond is a 64-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Sullivan County, NY. Water quality is graded D based on 1 sampling years through 2020. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in Sullivan County, Swamp Pond ranks #4 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2020-09-29. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swimming not recommended, poor water quality with high algae risk
Water Quality Grade: D, Poor
Murky, only visible to about 3.9 ft. Trophic State Index: 58.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 3.9 ft | D |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No data | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 58 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 64 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #4 of 4 lakes in Sullivan County
Nearby Lakes in Sullivan County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade D Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Swamp Pond is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Weiden Lake Dam (completed 1920), built primarily for recreation on the EAST BRANCH TENMILE RIVER; concrete-type dam, 25 ft tall and 161 ft long.
- Surface area
- 64 ac
- Normal storage
- 495 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 650 ac-ft
- Hazard class
- Low
- Owner
- WEIDEN LAKE PROPOERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID NY01322 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2020-09-29
Monitoring stations: 1